Building Better Together

Each year the City of Allen reflects on the accomplishments and achievements that make our city a great place to call home. In 2016-2017, Allen was recognized as the #1 "Best Place to Live" in Texas and #2 in the nation by MONEY Magazine. Our amenities for young families, healthy housing market and low crime rate just add to the list of ways we're building better together.

WatchGuard Video, the largest maker of law enforcement video systems in the world, breaks ground on a new $46 million headquarters in Allen.

Kaizen breaks ground on One Bethany at Watters Creek, a five-story Class A office building.

Construction begins on the Collin College Public Safety Training Center, which includes a $4.6 million investment from the City of Allen for a police firearms training range. The partnership saves taxpayers millions.

The $91 million Delta Hotels by Marriott Dallas Allen and Watters Creek Convention Center breaks ground at the corner of U.S. 75 and Bethany Drive.

Massive data center projects come to Allen with the approval of the 65-acre Cyrus One Data Center and the second phase of the Compass Datacenters campus.

International real estate firm Hines announces plans for The Strand, a new 135-acre corporate campus and mixed-use development located at State Highway 121 and Alma Drive.

Construction begins on Spirit Park, a $7.3 million community park coming to the west side of Allen.

Allen Public Library begins a $719,000 parking lot expansion with funding approved by voters in the 2016 bond election.

More than 100 Allen families received help with home repairs, housing education and household bills thanks to federal funding administered by the City of Allen.

More than 2,000 residents recycled or safely disposed of items during Allen Recycles Day.

Allen's Water Conservation Division presented youth education programs to more than 5,000 children during the school year.

Keep Allen Beautiful collected 131 tons of litter and recyclables thanks to resident participation in the many clean-up and recycling events throughout the year.

More than two dozen residents volunteered as Water Conservation Block Leaders, sharing water conservation information with 1,000+ homes.

Community Services received Keep Texas Beautiful Government Award for efforts to enhance the community and protect the environment. Activities included collection of 16,343 lbs. of chemicals through the HHW program, planting trees in under-served neighborhoods, and providing more than 118 educational programs.